A Nurse Manager Approaches the Nursing Supervisor with a Request

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager approaches the nursing supervisor with a request for approval to incorporate 12-hour shifts into scheduling. The supervisor denies the request, stating this staffing pattern was used previously with poor outcomes. Which responses by the nurse manager may positively influence the supervisor?

• A) "I agree it was not effective years ago, but other units have now had success with it."
• B) "What were your specific concerns about the 12-hour shifts?"
• C) "I think it is unfair to refuse my unit this opportunity based on the past."
• D) "Why are you always so opposed to change on my unit?"
• E) "If we don't offer alternative staffing patterns, we aren't going to be able to attract new hires."

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